Level 19
: 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Marty Mathis got involved in a big pot against Tony Tran and regretted his decision when he realized there was a looming pay jump.
The board read 
and Mathis already had most of his chips in the middle when Tran bet to put him all-in for 105,000. Mathis entered the tank thought through a call, which he was hesitant to make as he didn't want to miss the next pay jump.
"I'm normally a fast player, but this is a pickle," Mathis told the table. "This is so sick."
"Did someone here order a water?" asked a cocktail waitress.
"I did," replied Mathis. "I might pour it on myself after this hand."
Mathis ended up folding and told the table he had 
, which was the right move as Tran showed 
for a set of fours.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
900,000
75,000
|
75,000 |
|
105,000
105,000
|
105,000 |
flop gave Matakis the nut flush and left Secilmis drawing dead as the 
and 
completed the board, as Secilmis made his way to the payout desk to collect $43,028 for his 53rd place finish.
and Moran jammed to put Perry all-in for around 600,000 with about 500,000 already in the pot. 
to stay alive and leave Moran with crumbs.
to keep Barlow's sevens in front and eliminate Sylvia.
and Pollock hit the river to keep his tournament life alive.
gave her hope with a gutshot straight draw. The 
to give Lovgren the straight and keep her tournament dreams alive. 
and Kempton moved all-in for 600,000. 
